Food 4 Thought Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Food 4 Thought Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all grab n go items in the display case listing all ingredients.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Milk at coffee bar observed expired on 11.20.25. Discarded. Monitor expiration dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in 3 bay sink tested at 0ppm by PIC. Corrected on site. Ensure proper testing and use of sanitizer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product obsevred stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Half and Half inside of the single door True refrigeration unit with an elevated temperature of 49F and visibly spoiled. Remove and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while in the unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door True refrigeration unit with an elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All TCS foods to be removed from the unit until it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Allergen Certification present. Provide at the time of the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Half and Half inside of the single door True refrigeration unit with an elevated temperature of 49F and visibly spoiled. Remove and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while in the unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door True refrigeration unit with an elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All TCS foods to be removed from the unit until it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Allergen Certification present. Provide at the time of the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spray arm at the 3 bay sink is taped together (preventing it from leaking). Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interiors of unused refrigerators with spills and debris. Store clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Burned out light above warewashing area. Replace as needed.
590.006/6-303.11-C
90
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine not testing at 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site to 50ppm Ensure staff know how much chlorine is needed and how to test.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab and go foods packed on site without identifying information only ingredient labels. Retrain staff to include identifying labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken cooked within last 2 hours covered in plastic in cooler at 65F. Cool cooked foods uncovreed and spread out to ensure rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Coffee station hand sink out of towels. Corrected on site. Staff washing in kitchen. Ensure hand sinks have towels at al times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep station missing papertowels. Pic replaced when informed. Assure that all handsinks are supplied with paper towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Microwave ovens (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food spills and splatters inside and exterior of microwaves. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.13-C
Can openers (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and rust on can opener. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food splatters on the wall in warewash area. being hand sink prep table and wall around smoothie station. Clean to remove soils from all areas.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of all refrigeration and equipment heavily soiled with food debris and smudges. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food 4 Thought Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food 4 Thought Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food 4 Thought Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food 4 Thought Cafe.
How does Food 4 Thought Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Food 4 Thought Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Food 4 Thought Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food 4 Thought Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Food 4 Thought Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Food 4 Thought Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food 4 Thought Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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